There’s Always Time to Party at Vision Expo West

LAS VEGAS—With Expo still fresh on everyone’s minds, Vision Monday presents a slideshow to recap the sights and excitement that helped make up Vision Expo West. See who was at the industry parties held on the show floor and around Vegas last week as companies marked milestones and celebrated product launches.

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Opti-Port Hosts Reception for Members

Opti-Port president Jim Edwards addressed the crowd during a reception on Wednesday night.

Google’s VIP Connect Event

Google’s Brandon Lawlor talks about digital opportunities for ECPs at a joint Google and Marketing4ECPs’ Google Connect session. The event was followed by cocktails at the booth.

Marchon Previews Nike Vision Golf Sunglass Collection

(L to R): Daniel Leonardi, Nicola Zotta, Thomas Burkhardt, Andy Skitmore and Stephen Tripi during Marchon’s Nike X Top Golf event.

Marchon Previews Nike Vision Golf Sunglass Collection

Marchon Eyewear's Dan Leonardi (l) & Steve Tripi welcome attendees to their event held at Top Golf Las Vegas. During the party, guests were able to preview the Nike Vision X SP 18 Golf Sunglass Collection.

Europa Eyewear Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

Europa Eyewear’s Amanda, Scott and Cynthia Shapiro were all smiles at the company's 40th anniversary celebration.

Europa Eyewear Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

Europa sales executive Jill Hiller, Tyler Soloway, VP of Europa Canada and Europa sales executive Megan Neumann enjoy drinks during the 40th anniversary event at Public House.

Europa Eyewear Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

Europa GM Janet O’Grady with Europa’s David Wolowicz during Europa’s anniversary event.

Guess Eyewear and Cocktails by the Pool

Marcolin’s Davide Rettore (l) & Massimo Renon stop for a photo op during their Guess Eyewear event at TAO Beach.

Guess Eyewear and Cocktails by the Pool

Models pose by the pool at TAO Beach during Marcolin’s Guess Eyewear party.

Lafont Paris Celebrates 30 Years in North America

(L to R) Lafont’s Arnaud Jacqueson, Christian Nonirit and David Saul enjoy some cocktails at Lafont Paris’ 30-year anniversary event.

Lafont Paris Celebrates 30 Years in North America

(L to R) Eye Care Center of Napa Valley’s Kena Burke, catches up with Darla and Ashley Shewmaker, Destinations Consulting, Esther Zuniga, also of Eye Care Center of Napa Valley and Lafont’s Cindy Campbell.

Lafont Paris Celebrates 30 Years in North America

Things got really cute at Lafont’s event when Kimberly Rouleau posed with her Burberry-clad daughter.

Lafont Paris Celebrates 30 Years in North America

Lafont’s Kristin Calimlim and Ray Khalil during the anniversary celebration.

ECPs Join Zeiss in the Winners Circle at Speedway

In conjunction with its focus on Zeiss DriveSafe lenses, Zeiss organized a driving event for ECPs at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Over 81 guests had an opportunity to put a selection of high-performance cars through top-speed testing on the track. The cars on hand included Porsches, Corvettes, Aston Martins, Audis, Nissan GTRs, and Maseratis.

Labs Party at Lively Labapalooza

Labapalooza, a lab industry favorite gathering, took place here Thursday night in the Venetian Hotel. For the fifth year in a row, the party was held at the Rockhouse Las Vegas. The event’s Title Sponsor was Schneider. Ultra Sponsors included Digital Vision Inc. Tribrid by PPG, and X-Cel Optical. Premier Sponsors included Coburn Technolo gies and Ultra Optics. Shown here: Frames Data’s Tom Lamond and Lenor Fowler.

Labs Party at Lively Labapalooza

(L to R) Walman’s Lorinda Fraboni, Frames Data’s Lenor Fowler and ImageWear's Doug Schlauderaff.

Labs Party at Lively Labapalooza

Coburn Technologies Chris Martin (l) and Ron Vinceslio.

Labs Party at Lively Labapalooza

Optical Dynamics’ Julianne West and Mike Yager.

Labs Party at Lively Labapalooza

Jobson’s Ilene and Mark Mattison-Shupnick with consultant Alex Yoho.

Labs Party at Lively Labapalooza

(L to R) Ultra Optics’ Mike Erickson, Jim Weiler and Matt Ramlet.

Labs Party at Lively Labapalooza

It was all fun and games at Labapalooza.

Labs Party at Lively Labapalooza

Schneider’s Kurt Atchinson (l) and Kevin Cross (r) flank Jobson’s Andrew Karp.

Optical Women’s Association’s Red Carpet Networking and Raffle Event

Maureen Cavanagh welcomed attendees to OWA’s Red Carpet Networking and Raffle Event.

Optical Women’s Association’s Red Carpet Networking and Raffle Event

Incoming OWA president Tiara Claxton of Safilo (c) with Lorie Lippiatt, OD (l), Salem Eyecare Center and Ashley Mills, The Vision Council.

Optical Women’s Association’s Red Carpet Networking and Raffle Event

(L to R) Vision West’s Laura Dorris, LAHB’s Victoria Hallberg and UnitedHealthcare’s Linda Chous, OD share a laugh.

Optical Women’s Association’s Red Carpet Networking and Raffle Event

(L to R) Linda Fraboni, Walman, Donna Gindy, De Rigo REM, Peter Friedfeld, ClearVision and Marge Axelrad, Vision Monday catch up at the networking event.

Optical Women’s Association’s Red Carpet Networking and Raffle Event

VSP Global’s Michelle Hamm welcomes attendees to the annual Red Carpet and Networking event, held in The Sands.

Optical Women’s Association’s Red Carpet Networking and Raffle Event

(L to R) Digital Vision Inc.'s Brandy Bosnjak and Yvette Carranza with Pamela Capaldi of OWA offer up some raffles.

Hoya Hosts Exclusive VIP Event

Hoya Vision Care threw a party at The Rockhouse in the Venetian on Friday night. Among those “in the house” were (l to r) Hoya’s Barney Dougher, Steve Mullins, Capital Health Plan and Hoya’s Carl Klein.

ODs on Facebook Welcomes Celebs to TAO Party

Jay Binkowitz of Total Eye Care Partners and Alan Glazier, OD of ODs on Facebook get together for a quick hello at the ODs on Facebook party at TAO.

ODs on Facebook Welcomes Celebs to TAO Party

Farheen and Faheem Inayatali of Eye Center of Houston arrive at TAO for the ODs on Facebook party.

ODs on Facebook Welcomes Celebs to TAO Party

Catching up at the ODs on Facebook party at TAO are Thomas Wong, OD, SUNY College of Optometry and Review of Optometric Business’ Roger Mummert.

ODs on Facebook Welcomes Celebs to TAO Party

Special guest Joey Fatone (c) poses for photos with guests at the ODs on Facebook party at TAO.

ODs on Facebook Welcomes Celebs to TAO Party

Optical revelers danced the night away at the ODs on Facebook party at TAO at the Venetian.

VSP Global Premier Party at the Linq Hotel

(L to R) Eyefinity’s Steve Baker, along with VSP Vision Care’s Kate Renwick-Espinosa, Altair Eyewear’s Brittany Wesely and Marchon’s Dan Leonardi welcome guests to the VSP Premier Party, held at The Linq Hotel.

VSP Global Premier Party at the Linq Hotel

Jay Sales and Leslie Muller of The Shop at VSP Global pose for a photo.

VSP Global Premier Party at the Linq Hotel

(L to R) Marchon’s Andy Skitmore, Nicola Zotta and Thomas Burkhardt during the VSP Premier Party.

VSP Global Premier Party at the Linq Hotel

(L to R) The Altair squad—Andy Rolleri, Sean Cooley and Brittany Wesely were all smiles at the event.